How far is City of Scranton, PA from Catawissa, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Catawissa, PA is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.55 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.82 mi
83.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.82 mi
Kilometers
83.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.55 mi
Kilometers
103.89 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catawissa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Catawissa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dorrance
PA

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
32.2 mi
00h 42m
To Catawissa
32.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Catawissa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Catawissa.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Lime Ridge, Berwick

    70 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Bloomsburg

    854 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Columbia Boulevard

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Columbia Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Street

    112 m · 15 sec · East Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1842 ft · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ferry Road

    1258 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Hill Drive

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Hill Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Merceron Street

    1 km · 1 min · Merceron Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Fourth Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · North Fourth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Catawissa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 51%
Keystone Shortway
18.6 mi · 29%
Columbia Boulevard
6.24 mi · 10%
River Hill Drive
3.4 mi · 5%
River Street
1.1 mi · 2%
I-80 West
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorrance
00h 42m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Catawissa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Catawissa?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from City of Scranton and 32.3 miles from Catawissa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Catawissa.

Stop Ideas Near Dorrance

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dorrance, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dorrance.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

26 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

44 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

118 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Catawissa. Straight-line distance: 51.82 mi (83.39 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Catawissa

#2 Catawissa

Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,460
Coordinates40.9520300, -76.4596700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Catawissa (-76.45967, 40.95203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.49 $20.97
Premium $4.95 $11.30 $22.59
Diesel $5.98 $13.63 $27.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Catawissa. The current time is 02:49:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.